CANBERRA CLOSE, AL3 6LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 6LT

CANBERRA CLOSE, AL3 6LT, St Albans has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.38 per 1,000 population. This AL3 6LT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL3 postcode area, which has experienced 173 crimes and a crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL3 6LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 6LT, encompassing approximately 1405 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL3 6LT Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Dymoke Green with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Dean'S Gardens with total crimes: 3

CANBERRA CLOSE, AL3 6LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.27300.00%
Vehicle crime42.850.00%
Other crime12.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.2180.00%
Burglary46.400.00%
Vehicle crime42.850.00%
Shoplifting22.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-75.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.2525.00%
Vehicle crime43.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.850.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting612.090.00%
Vehicle crime44.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.85-20.00%
Drugs32.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.1166.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.56-40.00%
Other theft12.130.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.11400.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.56-25.00%
Other theft12.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.830.00%
Shoplifting22.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Burglary11.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.11-33.33%
Shoplifting32.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.130.00%
Other theft11.42-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour814.94700.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.69200.00%
Other theft34.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.130.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.13-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour11.42-50.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.2540.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.98-50.00%
Robbery11.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.96-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.56-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.85200.00%
Other theft22.130.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.980.00%
Other theft24.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
January 20248
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20246
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL3 6LT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dymoke Green
    Total5
    Vehicle crime4
    Other crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dean'S Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Marten Gate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Chalkdell Fields
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Potters Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Watson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1